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When checking for add-ons, Thunderbird acts like it is not connected to the internet, get error message. Why?

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When I click on the add-ons under tools. I get a message that explains about add-ons and explains that when Thunderbird is connected to the internet I'll see all sorts of wonderful things. The problem is, Thunderbird is connected to the internet. I can view extensions, appearance and plug-ins but not add-ons.

Thunderbird also always says that I have the most recent version when it checks for updates not matter what version I have installed.

When I click on the add-ons under tools. I get a message that explains about add-ons and explains that when Thunderbird is connected to the internet I'll see all sorts of wonderful things. The problem is, Thunderbird is connected to the internet. I can view extensions, appearance and plug-ins but not add-ons. Thunderbird also always says that I have the most recent version when it checks for updates not matter what version I have installed.

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have you checked in your anti virus program (firewall part) that Thunderbird is allowed to access the internet to view those web pages (they are web pages).

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When I check my firewall settings for allowing programs, Firefox appears but not Thunderbird. Is having Firefox selected sufficient for this?

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No, they are completely separate programs

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Why wouldn't Thunderbird be listed to be selected?

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VikingLord1 said

Why wouldn't Thunderbird be listed to be selected?

The incomprehensibility of the configuration options in security suites is mind boggling, however most have some option to ADD a program. For exact details about how to drive your security suite I suggest you contact the vendor. My experience is limited to NOD32

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I was able to add Thunderbird to the allowed access list and I still get the same thing happening and get the when connected I'll see add-ons etc.

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Did you try safe mode?

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Wayne Mery said

Did you try safe mode?

Yes and it made no difference.